Stuck with the same score - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/19/2005 01:32:07 PM · #1

I seem to be getting the same score in my submissions.. the last three looked like this
Movie Titles : 5.913

Bokeh: 5.912

Where's Waldo: 5.934

the current submissions, Architecture at 5.73 and Best of 04 at 6.001.
Now I need some change....well I think I know how to get lower scores, but how about some tips how to get it higher :D

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

01/19/2005 01:41:32 PM · #2

Bribe the voters with cookies?

jonpink

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

01/19/2005 01:43:25 PM · #3

Belive me, getting 6. somethings is just as dull. I want 7's and 8's

Last 2 challenges were around 6.5 and all 3 current challenges are the same, may hit top 20 but still not good enough to win so still drab to watch.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

01/19/2005 01:44:23 PM · #4

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Bribe the voters with cookies?

I cannot be bought. I've set my browser to refuse cookies.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

01/19/2005 01:48:15 PM · #5

Originally posted by jonpink:

...not good enough to win so still drab to watch.

I'd rather have 5 straight scores of 6.5 than four entries below 6 and one 7.5. Consistency is far more difficult than getting a single high score.

Gaurawa- here's those tips you asked for.

Message edited by author 2005-01-19 13:49:13.

01/19/2005 01:49:39 PM · #6

Originally posted by jonpink:

I think I desperately need a ribbon to keep up the spirit to participate in more challenges.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/19/2005 01:52:57 PM · #7

Originally posted by scalvert:

Gaurawa- here's those tips you asked for.

Thanks Shannon, looks like a great post. Haven't read it all yet, but will spend some time on it today.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

01/19/2005 01:52:58 PM · #8

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Bribe the voters with cookies?

I cannot be bought. I've set my browser to refuse cookies.

Mental note, scalvert prefers brownies.

mpalitang

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

01/19/2005 01:53:41 PM · #9

Hey... it could be worse... my 2 current challenges are BELOW 4!

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/19/2005 01:55:22 PM · #10

Originally posted by gaurawa:

I think I desperately need a ribbon to keep up the spirit to participate in more challenges.

You're certainly capable- it's just a matter of time. Don't expect a ribbon to give you a boost. You'd be even MORE discouraged if you won a blue then struggled for the next 10 challenges. Jonpink is one of the best here as demonstrated by his consistency. A slight deviation from his average means either a ribbon or a respectable score- can't ask for better than that.

Message edited by author 2005-01-19 13:56:06.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

01/19/2005 02:00:01 PM · #11

Originally posted by gaurawa:

Originally posted by jonpink:
Belive me, getting 6. somethings is just as dull. I want 7's and 8's

Last 2 challenges were around 6.5 and all 3 current challenges are the same, may hit top 20 but still not good enough to win so still drab to watch.

I think I desperately need a ribbon to keep up the spirit to participate in more challenges.

Perhaps you can take solace in three things like me. Finishing at least above the majority (60%), and you've been doing much better than that, constructive and appreciative comments, and most of all favorites (and you are amassing them quickly).

At least for me, if one or more people put a photo in their favs, then, I take that as a real indication they liked it, even more than an apreciative comment. In that case, I am usually appeased no matter what the score (ok, well almost no matter). That was true for several of my entries that scored pretty low, and my current best of 2004 which is going to be in the bottom 30% but it has two favs selected already. Now I just need that for my "Breaking Ground", which has the low score but nothing else ;)

jonpink

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

01/19/2005 02:06:32 PM · #12

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by jonpink:
...not good enough to win so still drab to watch.

I'd rather have 5 straight scores of 6.5 than four entries below 6 and one 7.5. Consistency is far more difficult than getting a single high score.

Gaurawa- here's those tips you asked for.

Easy for you to say when you have both! :D

jonpink

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

01/19/2005 02:08:37 PM · #13

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by gaurawa:
I think I desperately need a ribbon to keep up the spirit to participate in more challenges.

You're certainly capable- it's just a matter of time. Don't expect a ribbon to give you a boost. You'd be even MORE discouraged if you won a blue then struggled for the next 10 challenges. Jonpink is one of the best here as demonstrated by his consistency. A slight deviation from his average means either a ribbon or a respectable score- can't ask for better than that.

Thank you sir - same to u :D (Still think maybe a little boost from me if i were to win though :D